Minutes
WESTON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of meeting held on Monday 7th October 2024 at Weston Village Hall
Commenced at 7.30pm
Present:- Cllrs, Brotherton, Casson, Mews, Pennington, Pratt and the Clerk/RFO.
Apologies Cllr Bellamy, Dicks, Higgins, Halgarth.
Absent :- Cllr Ellis.
In Attendance:- Five members of the public.
In the absence of both the Chair and Vice Chair Cllr Brotherton chaired the meeting, she welcomed everyone to the meeting, and informed those present that the meeting was being recorded and asked that everyone refrain from using their mobile phones.
24.133 Declaration of interest in accordance with Localism Act 2011
Cllr Casson on all planning matters as he is on the SHDC planning committee.
Cllrs Brotherton, Pennington and Pratt re. planning application H22-0801-24.
24.134 Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 2nd September 2024
Minutes of the meeting having been circulated were taken as read by the Chair and signed as a true record. Proposed RP, seconded PM, unanimous vote in favour.
Minutes of the closed session having been circulated were taken as read by the Chair and signed as a true record. Proposed AC, seconded PM, unanimous vote in favour.
24.135 Public Forum
A resident Alan Barnsdale commented on the refuse lorry exiting onto Beggars Bush from Broadgate. Cllr Casson said he would look into the matter. Mr Barnsdale also asked if there was still a “squad” from SHDC dealing with specific litter problems. Cllr Casson said there were two caged trucks that toured the district however they can only deal with matters that have specifically been reported to SHDC.
Resident Jenny Pennington updated those present on the energy projects proposed for the area. The meeting at Moulton-Seas-End with Ossian was poorly attended. She hopes to attend a planning meeting in Boston to observe how the planning process works.
24.136 Matters Arising
Cllrs Pratt reported that following a meeting with Arbcore, Cllr Dicks, Cllr Pratt and the Clerk were in agreement that they were happy with the work done felling the trees at Weston Hills playing field.
24.137 Correspondence
(a) emails from allotment holders Mr Adcock (GA1) and Mr Abbott (GA9) informing the Parish Council that they would both be giving up one of their allotments. It was agreed that the Clerk would contact the two people on the waiting list with a view to meeting them at the allotments to view the two vacant allotments.
b) Letter from St Johns Church asking that the Parish Council obtain quotes from companies on the churches behalf for the cutting of the grass and hedges at the church. Those present agreed that the Parish Council would obtain the quotes and pass them on to St Johns church. Clerk to action.
c) email from SHDC with regards SHDC proposed dog control policy. Cllr Casson reminded those present that comments need to be in by Tuesday 8th October.
d) Three emails regarding renewable energy projects dealt with under agenda item.
e) email from a resident Duncan Coles with regards speeding and the location of SID units on the High Road Weston. The Clerk said Cllr Dicks had responded to this email, but it was also discussed as part of 24.138.
24.138 SID/CSW
The SID unit on the Austendyke Road is now working again. It was agreed there is a need to evaluate where the SID units are being located. It was agreed that the Parish Council should look into locating more SID brackets in new locations so that the two existing SID’s could be more easily moved around the parish. It was agreed that Cllr Brotherton would contact Jan Whitburn about this matter as new locations need to be authorised.
24.139 Repairs to seat outside Weston Hills village hall
A quote for £65 had been received from Robert Dunmore to repair the wood on the seat outside Weston Hills village hall. It was agreed by all present to proceed with the work. Clerk to action. Proposed by AC, seconded by RP, unanimous vote in favour.
24.140 Weston Playing Field
The autumn and winter opening times of the automatic gates was discussed. It was agreed to set the opening times at 8:00am to 5:00pm. Proposed PM, seconded AC, unanimous vote in favour. Clerk to action.
Keys to the electric box have been circulated to Cllr Dicks, Cllr Brotherton and the Clerk. Cllr Brotherton has approached Mr Ford who is prepared to hold a key to open the gates should a problem arise. It was agreed that Cllr Casson would approach Mr Foote to see if he would also be prepared to hold a key for the same purpose.
Those present were shown a slide show of the proposed new play equipment at Weston playing field together with the quote from Kompan. It was agreed to wait until Cllr Bellamy was in attendance before making a decision and therefore make it an agenda item in November.
24.141 Weston Hills Playing Field
None
24.142 Planning Matters
Notification of application for consideration available via SHDC website:-
H22-0599-24, H22-0734-22, H22-0761-24 Approved by SHDC
H22-0801-24 Weston Consolidated Charity * No Decision
* Not enough councillors were present to be quorate following declarations of interest.
24.143 Finance Report
The financial report to 30th September 2024 (Please see accompanying report) having been circulated was taken as read and its contents noted. It was resolved to accept the financial report, Proposed AC, seconded RP, unanimous vote in favour.
24.144 Renewable Energy Project
Three emails received.
- Ossian with an invitation to attend preview events for their proposed project.
- Paul Smith from Meridian action group an organisation opposing the project and offering to discuss their future strategy.
- Resident James Regan informing the Parish Council that “No Pylons Lincolnshire” is asking government for a “cumulative impact assessment”.
24.145 Items for Discussions
Cllr Pennington thanked Cllr Brotherton for chairing the meeting
24.146 Date of Next Meeting
Monday 4th November 2024 7:30pm at Weston Hills Village Hall.
Any Other Business,
There being no other business the chair thanked everyone for their attendance and closed the meeting at 8:28pm.
Chairman …………………………………………………